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Page last updated at 14:36 GMT, Friday, 3 February 2012

Egypt feels the slump as tourists stay away

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Twelve months on from the revolution in Egypt and the country's tourism industry is continuing to struggle.

Visitor numbers have plunged by 30% and some of Egypt's stunning historical sites are near deserted.

Michelle Jana Chan reports.

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